Portrait of Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes

Bio: Mary Wickes (born Mary Isabella Wickenhauser) was an American stage, screen, and television actress. Her specialty was wisecracking no-nonsense types
Born: Mon, Jun 13 1910
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Death: Sun, Oct 22 1995
Mary Wickes is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Too Much Johnson
Too Much Johnson
Mary Wickes would have been no older than 85 in Too Much Johnson as 'Mrs. Battison'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 2013
Poster of Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge
Mary Wickes would have been no older than 85 in Shemp Cocktail: A Toast to the Original Stooge as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 2008
Poster of 'White Christmas': A Look Back with Rosemary Clooney
'White Christmas': A Look Back with Rosemary Clooney
Mary Wickes would have been no older than 85 in 'White Christmas': A Look Back with Rosemary Clooney as 'Emma Allen (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 2000
Poster of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Mary Wickes would have been no older than 85 in The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Gargoyle Laverne (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1996
Poster of Little Women
Little Women
Mary Wickes was 84 in Little Women as 'Aunt March'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1994
Poster of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Mary Wickes was 83 in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit as 'Sister Mary Lazarus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1993
Poster of Sister Act
Sister Act
Mary Wickes was 81 in Sister Act as 'Sister Mary Lazarus'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1992
Poster of Postcards from the Edge
Postcards from the Edge
Mary Wickes was 80 in Postcards from the Edge as 'Grandma'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery
Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery
Mary Wickes was 77 in Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery as 'Marie Murkin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1987
Poster of ALF Loves a Mystery
ALF Loves a Mystery
Mary Wickes was 77 in ALF Loves a Mystery
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1987
Poster of The Christmas Gift
The Christmas Gift
Mary Wickes was 76 in The Christmas Gift as 'Henrietta Sawyer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1986
Poster of First The Egg
First The Egg
Mary Wickes was 74 in First The Egg as 'Ms. Crandall'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1985
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Mary Wickes was 74 in The Canterville Ghost as 'Mrs. Umney'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Touched by Love
Touched by Love
Mary Wickes was 70 in Touched by Love as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1980
Poster of Willa
Willa
Mary Wickes was 68 in Willa as 'Eunice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Lucy Calls the President
Lucy Calls the President
Mary Wickes was 67 in Lucy Calls the President as 'Millie Baker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1977
Poster of Snowball Express
Snowball Express
Mary Wickes was 62 in Snowball Express as 'Miss Wigginton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1972
Poster of Napoleon and Samantha
Napoleon and Samantha
Mary Wickes was 62 in Napoleon and Samantha as 'Employment Office Clerk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1972
Poster of The Open Window
The Open Window
Mary Wickes was 61 in The Open Window as 'Mrs. Sappleton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Monk
The Monk
Mary Wickes was 59 in The Monk as 'Mrs. Medford'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1969
Poster of Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Mary Wickes was 57 in Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows as 'Sister Clarissa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1968
Poster of The Spirit Is Willing
The Spirit Is Willing
Mary Wickes was 57 in The Spirit Is Willing as 'Gloria Tritt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1967
Poster of The Trouble with Angels
The Trouble with Angels
Mary Wickes was 55 in The Trouble with Angels as 'Sister Clarissa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 29 1966
Poster of The Decorator
The Decorator
Mary Wickes was 54 in The Decorator as 'Viola'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 09 1965
Poster of Dear Heart
Dear Heart
Mary Wickes was 54 in Dear Heart as 'Miss Fox'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1965
Poster of How to Murder Your Wife
How to Murder Your Wife
Mary Wickes was 54 in How to Murder Your Wife as 'Harold's Secretary'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1965
Poster of Fate Is the Hunter
Fate Is the Hunter
Mary Wickes was 54 in Fate Is the Hunter as 'Mrs. Llewlyn'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of The Music Man
The Music Man
Mary Wickes was 52 in The Music Man as 'Mrs. Squires'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1962
Poster of The Sins of Rachel Cade
The Sins of Rachel Cade
Mary Wickes was 50 in The Sins of Rachel Cade as 'Marie Grieux'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 1961
Poster of One Hundred and One Dalmatians
One Hundred and One Dalmatians
Mary Wickes was 50 in One Hundred and One Dalmatians as 'Freckles (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 25 1961
Poster of Cimarron
Cimarron
Mary Wickes was 50 in Cimarron as 'Mrs. Neal Hefner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1960
Poster of It Happened to Jane
It Happened to Jane
Mary Wickes was 48 in It Happened to Jane as 'Matilda Runyon'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 24 1959
Poster of The Proud Rebel
The Proud Rebel
Mary Wickes was 48 in The Proud Rebel as 'Mrs. Ainsley (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1958
Poster of Don't Go Near the Water
Don't Go Near the Water
Mary Wickes was 47 in Don't Go Near the Water as 'Janie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1957
Poster of Dance with Me, Henry
Dance with Me, Henry
Mary Wickes was 46 in Dance with Me, Henry as 'Miss Mayberry'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 1956
Poster of Good Morning, Miss Dove
Good Morning, Miss Dove
Mary Wickes was 45 in Good Morning, Miss Dove as 'Miss Lorraine Ellwood'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1955
Poster of Destry
Destry
Mary Wickes was 44 in Destry as 'Bessie Mae Curtis'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1954
Poster of White Christmas
White Christmas
Mary Wickes was 44 in White Christmas as 'Emma Allen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1954
Poster of Ma and Pa Kettle at Home
Ma and Pa Kettle at Home
Mary Wickes was 43 in Ma and Pa Kettle at Home as 'Miss Wetter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1954
Poster of The Actress
The Actress
Mary Wickes was 43 in The Actress as 'Emma Glavey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1953
Poster of Half a Hero
Half a Hero
Mary Wickes was 42 in Half a Hero as 'Mrs. Watts'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1953
Poster of By the Light of the Silvery Moon
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Mary Wickes was 42 in By the Light of the Silvery Moon as 'Stella'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1953
Poster of Bloodhounds of Broadway
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Mary Wickes was 42 in Bloodhounds of Broadway as 'Lady at Laundry (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 14 1952
Poster of The Story of Will Rogers
The Story of Will Rogers
Mary Wickes was 42 in The Story of Will Rogers as 'Mrs. Foster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1952
Poster of Young Man with Ideas
Young Man with Ideas
Mary Wickes was 41 in Young Man with Ideas as 'Mrs. Jasper Gilpin'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1952
Poster of I'll See You in My Dreams
I'll See You in My Dreams
Mary Wickes was 41 in I'll See You in My Dreams as 'Anna'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 1951
Poster of On Moonlight Bay
On Moonlight Bay
Mary Wickes was 41 in On Moonlight Bay as 'Stella'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1951
Poster of The Petty Girl
The Petty Girl
Mary Wickes was 40 in The Petty Girl as 'Prof. Whitman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1950
Poster of Anna Lucasta
Anna Lucasta
Mary Wickes was 39 in Anna Lucasta as 'Stella'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 11 1949
Poster of The Decision of Christopher Blake
The Decision of Christopher Blake
Mary Wickes was 38 in The Decision of Christopher Blake as 'Clara'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1948
Poster of June Bride
June Bride
Mary Wickes was 38 in June Bride as 'Rosemary McNally'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1948
Poster of Higher and Higher
Higher and Higher
Mary Wickes was 33 in Higher and Higher as 'Sandy Brooks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943
Poster of Happy Land
Happy Land
Mary Wickes was 33 in Happy Land as 'Emmy (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1943
Poster of My Kingdom for a Cook
My Kingdom for a Cook
Mary Wickes was 33 in My Kingdom for a Cook as 'Agnes Willoughby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1943
Poster of Rhythm of the Islands
Rhythm of the Islands
Mary Wickes was 32 in Rhythm of the Islands as 'Susie Dugan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1943
Poster of How's About It
How's About It
Mary Wickes was 32 in How's About It as ''Mike' Tracy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Who Done It?
Who Done It?
Mary Wickes was 32 in Who Done It? as 'Juliet Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of Now, Voyager
Now, Voyager
Mary Wickes was 32 in Now, Voyager as 'Dora Pickford'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1942
Poster of The Mayor of 44th Street
The Mayor of 44th Street
Mary Wickes was 32 in The Mayor of 44th Street as 'Mamie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1942
Poster of Private Buckaroo
Private Buckaroo
Mary Wickes was 31 in Private Buckaroo as 'Bonnie-Belle Schlopkiss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1942
Poster of Blondie's Blessed Event
Blondie's Blessed Event
Mary Wickes was 31 in Blondie's Blessed Event as 'Sarah Miller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1942
Poster of The Man Who Came to Dinner
The Man Who Came to Dinner
Mary Wickes was 31 in The Man Who Came to Dinner as 'Miss Preen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1941
Poster of Seeing Red
Seeing Red
Mary Wickes was 29 in Seeing Red as 'Mrs. Jones (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1939
Poster of Hollywood Hotel
Hollywood Hotel
Mary Wickes was 27 in Hollywood Hotel as 'Guest at Orchid Room (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1938
Poster of Art Trouble
Art Trouble
Mary Wickes was 24 in Art Trouble as 'Woman sitting with Mr. Jones (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 23 1934

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Cow and Chicken
Cow and Chicken
Mary Wickes would have been no older than 85 in Cow and Chicken
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 1997
Poster of Life with Louie
Life with Louie
Mary Wickes was 84+ in Life with Louie as 'Grandma (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 24 1994
Poster of Father Dowling Mysteries
Father Dowling Mysteries
Mary Wickes was 78+ in Father Dowling Mysteries as 'Marie Murkin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 20 1989
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Mary Wickes was 74+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Alva Crane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Highway to Heaven
Highway to Heaven
Mary Wickes was 74+ in Highway to Heaven
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1984
Poster of Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster
Mary Wickes was 74+ in Punky Brewster as 'Mrs. Dempsey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Mary Wickes was 72+ in Matt Houston as 'Nellie Cochran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Mary Wickes was 69+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Mary Wickes was 67+ in The Love Boat as 'Mrs. Randolph'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Tabitha
Tabitha
Mary Wickes was 66+ in Tabitha
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 07 1977
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Mary Wickes was 64+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker as 'Dr. Bess Winestock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
Sigmund and the Sea Monsters
Mary Wickes was 63+ in Sigmund and the Sea Monsters as 'Aunt Zelda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H
Mary Wickes was 62+ in M*A*S*H as 'Colonel Reese'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Mary Wickes was 62+ in The Waltons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Mary Wickes was 61+ in Sanford and Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Mary Wickes was 61+ in Columbo as 'Landlady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mary Wickes was 59+ in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 1969
Poster of The Debbie Reynolds Show
The Debbie Reynolds Show
Mary Wickes was 59+ in The Debbie Reynolds Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 1969
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Mary Wickes was 58+ in Here's Lucy as 'Isabel, Maid, Nurse Hurlow, Sister Paula, Miss Ogilvie, Mrs. Barker, Clara Simpson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of The Pruitts of Southampton
The Pruitts of Southampton
Mary Wickes was 56+ in The Pruitts of Southampton as 'Amelia Pembroke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1966
Poster of F Troop
F Troop
Mary Wickes was 55+ in F Troop
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1965
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Mary Wickes was 53+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Mrs. Pike'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Mary Wickes was 53+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Nurse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of Temple Houston
Temple Houston
Mary Wickes was 53+ in Temple Houston as 'Ida Goff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1963
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
Mary Wickes was 52+ in The Lucy Show as 'Fran, Mrs. Wickenhauser, Frances, Aunt Gussie, Mrs. Winslow, Miss Hurlow, Agatha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Gertrude Berg Show
The Gertrude Berg Show
Mary Wickes was 51+ in The Gertrude Berg Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Mary Wickes was 51+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
Mary Wickes was 49+ in Dennis the Menace as ', Miss Esther Cathcart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Mary Wickes was 49+ in Bonanza as 'Hattie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Shirley Temple's Storybook
Shirley Temple's Storybook
Mary Wickes was 47+ in Shirley Temple's Storybook as 'Hannah'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1958
Poster of Zorro
Zorro
Mary Wickes was 47+ in Zorro as ', Dolores Bastinado'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1957
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
Mary Wickes was 47+ in The Thin Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Annette
Annette
Mary Wickes was 46+ in Annette as 'Katie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Mary Wickes was 46+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Mary Wickes was 45+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Mary Wickes was 45+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Blanche Armstaedter, Mrs. Foster the Landlady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Halls of Ivy
The Halls of Ivy
Mary Wickes was 44+ in The Halls of Ivy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1954
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Mary Wickes was 41+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Miss Preen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Mary Wickes was 41+ in I Love Lucy as 'Madame Le Mond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Mary Wickes was 41+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Self, Clara Appleby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
Mary Wickes was 40+ in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 1950
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Mary Wickes was 40+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Amelia'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Mary Wickes was 39+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Mary Wickes was 38+ in Studio One as 'Mary Poppins, Miss Hargreaves, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Mary Wickes was 38+ in The Philco Television Playhouse as 'Amelia Coop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948